If More Glucose Is Consumed Than Is Needed, the Glucose

question 39

Multiple Choice

If more glucose is consumed than is needed, the glucose can be

• A) converted to an essential amino acid so that protein synthesis can increase.
• B) converted to acetyl CoA that is then used to synthesize triglycerides for storage.
• C) broken down to 2 NADH molecules that can enter the citric acid cycle.
• D) deaminated by the liver and sent to the kidney for excretion in the urine.

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Definitions:

Positive Relationship

A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other.

Slope

A measure of the steepness, incline, or grade of a line, typically determined by the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change.

Point C

In the context of economic models, Point C can represent a specific position on a graph, such as on a supply and demand curve or a production possibilities frontier, illustrating a particular economic condition or choice.

Slope

Measures the steepness, incline, or grade of a line on a graph, representing the rate of change of the variables plotted on the axes.